CHRISTOPHER HOUSE-UPTOWN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. INFANT ROOM COOLER FOUND AT 63.3F WITH MILK AT 48.6F. COOLER WAS REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS MILK FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.6F. MILK DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE TO $4.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER IN THE 1ST FLOOR TODDLER ROOM PORTABLE HAND WASHING SINK FOR THE DIAPER CHANGING STATION. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 75.2F. NO HOT WATER IN THE 2ND FLOOR 2 YR. OLD CLASSROOM #6 FOR THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. HOT WATER FOUND AT 79.5F. BUILDINGS MAINTENANCE WAS ABLE TO RESTORE HOT WATER ABOVE 85F. TO BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT/CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PLUMBED EXPOSED HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FROM CITY WATER LINE REPLACING THE TWO PORTABLE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN TWO CLASSROOMS AT THE DIAPER CHANGING STATIONS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PLUMBED EXPOSED HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FROM CITY WATER LINE REPLACING THE TWO PORTABLE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN TWO CLASSROOMS AT THE DIAPER CHANGING STATIONS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.